US EditionUSC Football Gains Two More Defensive Transfers From Big Ten Teams
Zuriah Fisher, who recorded 30 quarterback pressures in 11 games at Penn State, adds vital edge rushing depth to USC's defense with one year of eligibility remaining.
- On Tuesday, Penn State four-star edge rusher Zuriah Fisher committed to USC out of the transfer portal after 6 seasons with the Nittany Lions.
- USC has added several defenders from the transfer portal this offseason, including Carrington Pierce, Jontez Williams and Deven Bryant, despite not naming a replacement defensive coordinator after D'Anton Lynn departed.
- Fisher posted 30 quarterback pressures in 11 games, started all 11, and missed only two tackles on 438 snaps while measuring 6-foot-3 and 258 pounds.
- With limited experienced edges returning, Fisher is expected to join USC's primary edge rotation alongside Kameryn Crawford, Braylan Shelby and true freshman Luke Wafle, while staff may still pursue another edge rusher.
- Fisher arrives with eligibility for a seventh season, leaving him one year remaining, after missing most of 2022 and 2024 to injury but rebounding strongly in 2025, and he reportedly took only one USC visit.
15 Articles
15 Articles
Daily Breeze
USC football gains two more defensive transfers from Big Ten teams
The USC football team has picked up two defensive transfers from two different Big Ten opponents. Penn State four-star edge rusher Zuriah Fisher and Michigan State three-star defensive lineman Alex VanSumeren each committed to the Trojans on Tuesday. Both bring experience with them. Fisher, who was born in Western Pennsylvania, just finished up a senior year that included 19 total tackles (11 solo), two sacks, a forced fumble and a pass breakup.…
Former Penn State Football Defensive End Zuriah Fisher Transfers To USC
Former Penn State defensive end Zuriah Fisher is transferring to USC, he announced on social media on Tuesday. He is expected to have one year of eligibility remaining. BREAKING: Penn State transfer EDGE Zuriah Fisher has committed to USChttps://t.co/OIYu3kuuaX pic.twitter.com/E3KvduZ3MF— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) January 7, 2026 Fisher, who will apply for a medical redshirt to obtain a seventh year of eligibility, arrived at Penn State…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 83% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
